Domaine de Bellene Clos de la Chapelle Chardonnay 2023

Clos De La Chapelle is a south-eastern facing clay-limestone half hectare parcel at 230m of elevation planted in 2012. The chardonnay ages in second and third use French wood for a much fuller expression and one that surprises with its depth and breadth. A chewy one and all this to suggest that the parcel (with quite the famous French vineyard name) is a special one – likely a block that Nicolas Patel had is eye on for some time. Well now he has a piece and this is the one to stock up on because subsequent vintages will surely rise quickly in price and exponentially over time. Drink 2025-2028. Tasted March 2025. Score – 92. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)